Arminius .22 revolver HW7

RabidPitWeasle · 12-09-2005, 06:38 PM

I picked up one of these guns at a gunshow not too long ago and found a bit of info on it and seen a few on gunbroker.com for sale. But I was wondering if any body has had one or handled one, because it seems that there is a lot of play in the cylinder when you swing it out.

thanks

Troy · 12-09-2005, 08:55 PM

this is funny, i originally found the G&G forum about a year and a half ago when i was looking for info on the same gun. these good ol boys were so dang nice i been around ever since, and i am sure the members have regretted being so nice every day since, LOL. my arminius is a cheap (paid $100.00) and reliable shooter. my cylinder gets loose from time to time as well, the screw on the swing works its way loose. tighten it up and good to go. considering that they are cheap guns to buy, from what i have heard they were manufactured alright, a little rough on the trigger pull, for the money if you get it cheap, they are ok.

RabidPitWeasle · 12-10-2005, 08:38 AM

I found this one cuz I wanted a .22 revolver for a long time, at first I wanted a H&R topbreak 9shot, (although when you want one you can never find one) then I looked for a Taurus 9shot they were all in the $250-300 range a littel more that I wanted to spend. I did snag this one for $90, works just fine , I've ran every type of .22 ammo through it even some oddball subsonics that look like .22shorts w/ a longer bullet. This is my first .22 revolver , everything else I got is an auto of somesort.

12-10-2005, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael

Well I bought the revolver. It's the HW7T model. I picked it up for about $200 Canadian. I tried it out and was not terribly disappointed at all. The trigger is a little on the stiff side. Over all it appears to be well made. The one I got is still fairly new. It does not have a lot of wear on it. The eight shots make for a fun shoot. I was also pleased with the accuracy. I was able to average 3" - 3 1/2" eight shot groups at 25 yds. I was happy with that for a cheap gun.
I was a little scepticle at first about this gun just from what I heard about it on other forums but thought I'd just give it a shot anyways. Now I'm happy I did. It should be a good plinker for a while.

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Originally Posted by Klaus

I got an old one in .38 special. Mine was sold under the "Warrior" brand name. It is heavy, and clunky, and ugly, but works well. I am trying to find a suitable replacement for the spring, as it is very stiff.

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Originally Posted by Doglips

I picked up an Arminius 357 mag with 7" barrel a wile back...ITs a german gun inported by FIE? around the 1970s or so I was told on a nother board. They were considered mid to cheep priced firearms..Mine shoots great and I have no complaints...I paid $150 for it at a gun store.. Only problem I can think of is parts and things like grips...no one seems to make anything to fit them.
But hay if the price is right..go for it.
I pick up some off the wall stuff if its cheep

some is great some not so great...just sell the not so great stuff...but I see it this way...If its $100 or less then heck I blow that takeing the kids to Wal-mart and McDonalds...so I give it a shot...

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Originally Posted by Jeremy

i've got one a HW-7. The price was right so i figured, why not? it's actually quite accurate and well made. i guess it really depends on what the price tag is. i have to say i found the double action trigger pull a little stiff and usually use it single action as i tend to shoot better that way, any specific questions you might have, feel free to ask.

:gangster:

Carol Hadnot · 04-23-2008, 03:58 PM

Received Arminius HW7, .22 mag, with interchangable cylinders for straight .22m long barrell, in or around 1970: know very little about it other than it's German made, and has etched in the barrell on the right side "FIE MIAMI, FLA": I do have the serial number: it fires well and is very accurate, with little recoil, which is nice: has 8 bullets in the cylinder
Does anyone know anything about the history of the company or when it could have been made? I was told at gunshow that Arminius is no longer in business and with the 8-bullet cylinder, this could be a collector's item, not terribly valuable from a money standpoint but interesting to some if in good condition: would appreciate any responses

Taurus Fan · 04-23-2008, 04:03 PM

The Arminius revolvers I used to see in the 70's were considered cheap and poorly made.

rfc357 · 04-23-2008, 05:22 PM

I have seen many Arminius revolvers so out of time they would spit copious amounts of lead. I do not consider them safe to shoot and will not permit them in my pistol courses.

SgtKnuckles · 04-23-2008, 07:41 PM

RabidPitWeasle,... You did good for $90.00 Bucks...<:-))

Carol Hadnot · 04-24-2008, 06:28 PM

Have had mine for nearly 40 years: no problems with cylinder swing: very accurate with no recoil to speak of: I, too, would like more info but cannot find online

Troy · 04-24-2008, 08:49 PM

had mine for a couple of years, paid 100.00 for it when i got it. it is a cheap gun of make and quality. i paid for what i got and it's been an accurate dependable shooter.

Montveil · 04-25-2008, 06:43 PM

I have a convertible 22lr to 22 mag bought in the 70's also.
I love the revolver idea and the fact you can dial a round.
HOWEVER, mine is badly out of tune and badly shaves bullets and hence shoots badly off to the left and low--~ 2 inches in 15 yards. Wish I knew how to correct the timing issue

12-09-2005, 06:38 PM	#1
RabidPitWeasle Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NorthDakota Posts: 87	Arminius .22 revolver HW7 I picked up one of these guns at a gunshow not too long ago and found a bit of info on it and seen a few on gunbroker.com for sale. But I was wondering if any body has had one or handled one, because it seems that there is a lot of play in the cylinder when you swing it out. thanks

04-23-2008, 05:22 PM	#7
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	I have seen many Arminius revolvers so out of time they would spit copious amounts of lead. I do not consider them safe to shoot and will not permit them in my pistol courses. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

12-09-2005, 08:55 PM	#2
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	this is funny, i originally found the G&G forum about a year and a half ago when i was looking for info on the same gun. these good ol boys were so dang nice i been around ever since, and i am sure the members have regretted being so nice every day since, LOL. my arminius is a cheap (paid $100.00) and reliable shooter. my cylinder gets loose from time to time as well, the screw on the swing works its way loose. tighten it up and good to go. considering that they are cheap guns to buy, from what i have heard they were manufactured alright, a little rough on the trigger pull, for the money if you get it cheap, they are ok.

12-10-2005, 08:38 AM	#3
RabidPitWeasle Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NorthDakota Posts: 87	I found this one cuz I wanted a .22 revolver for a long time, at first I wanted a H&R topbreak 9shot, (although when you want one you can never find one) then I looked for a Taurus 9shot they were all in the $250-300 range a littel more that I wanted to spend. I did snag this one for $90, works just fine , I've ran every type of .22 ammo through it even some oddball subsonics that look like .22shorts w/ a longer bullet. This is my first .22 revolver , everything else I got is an auto of somesort.

04-23-2008, 03:58 PM	#5
Carol Hadnot Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Received Arminius HW7, .22 mag, with interchangable cylinders for straight .22m long barrell, in or around 1970: know very little about it other than it's German made, and has etched in the barrell on the right side "FIE MIAMI, FLA": I do have the serial number: it fires well and is very accurate, with little recoil, which is nice: has 8 bullets in the cylinder Does anyone know anything about the history of the company or when it could have been made? I was told at gunshow that Arminius is no longer in business and with the 8-bullet cylinder, this could be a collector's item, not terribly valuable from a money standpoint but interesting to some if in good condition: would appreciate any responses

04-23-2008, 04:03 PM	#6
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 781	The Arminius revolvers I used to see in the 70's were considered cheap and poorly made.

04-23-2008, 07:41 PM	#8
SgtKnuckles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 168 Images: 2	RabidPitWeasle,... You did good for $90.00 Bucks...<:-))

04-24-2008, 06:28 PM	#9
Carol Hadnot Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Have had mine for nearly 40 years: no problems with cylinder swing: very accurate with no recoil to speak of: I, too, would like more info but cannot find online

04-24-2008, 08:49 PM	#10
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	had mine for a couple of years, paid 100.00 for it when i got it. it is a cheap gun of make and quality. i paid for what i got and it's been an accurate dependable shooter.

04-25-2008, 06:43 PM	#11
Montveil Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 37	I have a convertible 22lr to 22 mag bought in the 70's also. I love the revolver idea and the fact you can dial a round. HOWEVER, mine is badly out of tune and badly shaves bullets and hence shoots badly off to the left and low--~ 2 inches in 15 yards. Wish I knew how to correct the timing issue